About this bottle
Produced in very limited quantities by Buffalo Trace distillery, this forms part of the very sought after Pappy Van Winkle series of whiskies.
Aside from the rich family history, Van Winkle bourbons are special for another important reason, their recipe. All of the Van Winkle bourbons are made with corn, wheat, and, barley instead of corn, rye and, barley. This "Straight Rye" recipe gives the bourbon a much softer, smoother taste and it also allows the whiskey to age more gracefully.
This bottle is produced from Pappy Van Winkle's private stock.
This is the 2025 release.
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Van Winkle 13 Year Old Family Reserve Rye (2025)
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Ended 15th October 2026 · AUCTION #126 (OCT 26) · 21 bids
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Specification
- Lot number
- 1060561
- Country
- USA
- Region
- USA
- Size
- 70cl
- Type
- Bourbon
- Age
- 13
- Number of Bottles
- 1
- Strength (%)
- 95.6 Proof
- Distillery
- Buffalo Trace
- Distillery Status
- Operational
About the distillery
Buffalo Trace Distillery is a distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky, owned by the Sazerac Company. It has historically been known by several names, including the George T. Stagg Distillery and the Old Fashioned Copper (O.F.C.) Distillery. Its namesake bourbon brand, Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon whiskey, was introduced in August 1999. The company claims the distillery is the oldest continuously-operating distillery in the United States. The company says the name "Buffalo Trace" refers to an ancient buffalo crossing on the banks of the Kentucky River in Franklin County, Kentucky. The Sazerac Company purchased the distillery in 1992.
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